Replacing windshield arm

[Mikey]

Right after I bought my 14 RT, I decided the windshield ARM was problematic. At that time, BRP would ONLY sell you the entire windshield assembly for about $800.00; now you can buy it as a single piece, or better yet, buy one from "noboot"! I lucked out and bought a broken arm from a member here. It was broken in half, but in good shape. I JBweld-ed it together to keep its exact shape. I love JB, but still didn't trust it. I can weld, so I filled in in all vacant voids with JB and then made two shaped side pieces from 18ga flat stock; glued them on; and then made a narrow band around the entire assembly. I tack welded that band to the side pieces. Any pro welder could do the welding for you (cheaply too). This piece has been on for 75,000+ miles now - it will NEVER break! If you go with the one from "noboot", follow his direction about the magnets; they need to be aligned correctly. There are vids on 'How This Is Done' that will help. Mike :thumbup:

When mine broke I looked at the arm and didn't like the looks of the crappy cast alum they used, mine was very porous, and looked like a recipe for disaster to weld. I could have done it, got all the tools and 45 years of practice of welding, but I got an arm from Noboot, nice piece of work and worth every cent!!hyea:

 

[BLUEKNIGHT911]

When mine broke I looked at the arm and didn't like the looks of the crappy cast alum they used, mine was very porous, and looked like a recipe for disaster to weld. I could have done it, got all the tools and 45 years of practice of welding, but I got an arm from Noboot, nice piece of work and worth every cent!!hyea:

:agree: x's 5 - However, I didn't have a choice. The arm from "noboot" was years away from production. I had a welder, but not much experience with doing Alumin. My steel covered arm is slightly larger, but that's not noticeable, and considering what it must do, it does and won't break. Just my story ...... Mike :thumbup:

 

[LongIsland]

You can also get the part from canamspyderaccessories.com

 

[flash2002]

Yes I know, $250.00 Canadian :shocked: